Brittany Doran, dressed as a character from Skyrim, poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

Brittany Doran, dressed as a character from Skyrim, poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," ... more

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Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

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Ashley Rupik poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

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Lynda W. poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

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Vicky Yan, dressed as Carmen Sandiego, poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

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Rebeka Jessee, left, and Jessica Kavanagh pose for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

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Bill Doran adjusts his under layer before posing for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

Bill Doran adjusts his under layer before posing for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts ... more

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Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

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Jordan Hopps poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

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Bill Doran, dressed as a character from Skyrim, poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

Bill Doran, dressed as a character from Skyrim, poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

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Bryce Livingston poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

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April Ness, dressed as a character from Mass Effect, poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and a costume contest. less

April Ness, dressed as a character from Mass Effect, poses for a portrait at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple floors of panels, merch and other activities. less

Attendees show off for a crowd during a costume contest at GeekGirlCon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in the Seattle Conference Center in Seattle. "Created by geeky women for geeky women," GeekGirlCon boasts multiple ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

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